Posted by Donna Louise on June 22, 2006, at 15:37:51
In reply to Re: Emsam + Nortriptyline: Day T - 2 » SFY, posted by Donna Louise on June 21, 2006, at 8:44:00
I was afraid I said something wrong when I said that nortrip did not effect serotonin. I went to crazy meds, which is easy to read , and found there that it is a mild serotonin reuptake inhibitor and a moderate one for norepinephrine. It is like a newer version of Elavil (still it has been around since 1964) and has fewer hits at the histamine receptor so not as bad side effects. Also, "less likely to mess with your heart than other TCA's." Also "regular blood tests are needed for doses greater than 100mg a day." It didn't say why though. I guess I need more info about that.
Anyway, I wanted to correct that it does have a mild effect on serotonin reuptake.donna
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